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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,236.06, 812,483.03 and 316,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,236.06, 812,483.03 and 316,757.60 is: 475,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,236.06 : 812,483.03 = 316,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,236.06/812,483.03 = 316,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,236.06x = 812,483.03 × 316,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,236.06x = 257,360,174,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,360,174,651.49/541,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,504.48

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